Which of the following hinder(s) effective distribution of goods in Nigeria?

1. Analyze the question The question asks which factor hinders (works against) effective distribution of goods in Nigeria. Distribution is how goods move from producers to final consumers. Look for the option that creates a problem.

2. Explain the concept The chain of distribution links producers, wholesalers, retailers, and consumers. Things that help distribution include good roads and rail, storage, packaging, and branding. Things that hinder it include poor transport, high costs, scarcity, and too many intermediaries.

3. Go through the options

• A. Branding and packaging of goods: These help. They protect goods, make them easier to handle, and help consumers identify products. This is not a hindrance.
• B. Good transportation network: This helps by moving goods quickly and cheaply. Poor transport would be the hindrance, not good transport.
• C. Large quantity of goods: Abundant goods are not a barrier. They can even lower prices and improve availability.
• D. Numerous middlemen: Each middleman adds a profit margin, so prices rise. Goods also pass through many hands, which causes delays, artificial scarcity, hoarding, and higher costs for consumers. This is a real hindrance.
• E. Warehousing facilities: These help by storing goods and keeping supply steady. They are not a hindrance.

4. Answer The correct option is D. numerous middlemen.

5. Exam tip When a question asks for a hindrance or problem, eliminate every option that sounds positive, such as "good", "facilities", or "branding". Remember that more middlemen means more profit margins, so higher prices. Other real hindrances in Nigeria include bad roads, poor storage, and insecurity.